Mark your calendars for this year’s LAST Algoma Area Chamber Business Connection on May 14, 2012. The Business Connection series runs through the winter and spring months and focuses on introducing the community to chamber business owners and their operations.  Attendees are offered an opportunity to learn about businesses that are not otherwise open to the public.

The Business Connection series provides wonderful networking opportunities to learn more about the featured business and also rub elbows with Chamber members, Chamber volunteers, other business leaders in attendance, and neighbors that join in.  Everyone is welcome to these free Business Connections where you can enjoy refreshments and a time away from your everyday activities.

WHAT: Algoma Chamber’s Business Connection

DAY: May 14, 2012

TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bridgeport Waterfront Resort  50 West Larch Street in Sturgeon Bay.

RSVP BY CALLING 487-2041 or visit Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce

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• When: May 15, 2012
• Where: Bank of Luxemburg-Casco
• Time: Noon-1pm
• Cost: $15 includes lite lunch

RSVP to brownjk@kcedc.org or 920-487-5233

Where: Farm Market Kitchen/KCEDC in Algoma
Time: 7:30am -8:30am
Cost: $15 for program and continental breakfast

PLEASE RSVP by April 13th with Jennifer Brown for this event by e-mail or phone – 920-487-5233. Checks payable to KCEDC PO Box 183 Algoma, WI 54201

Ag Career Day showcases careers in agriculture and agribusiness

Ag Career Days will showcase a wide range of careers including, local farm operations, agronomy, milk testing, the cheese industry, cropping, animal nutrition, agriculture support services, green energy on the farm and many more.  Careers will be organized into approximately thirty (30) different career stations. The informative day also includes a tour of Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy and lunch sponsored by the agriculture and business community.

“The agriculture industry is extremely innovative and continually expanding. KCEDC is excited to have an opportunity to engage our young people and to showcase the numerous careers available in agriculture” said Toni Sorenson, GreenStone Farm Credit Services and Co-Chair of KCEDC Ag Committee.

“We are thrilled that KCEDC can play a role in promoting agriculture as a future career opportunity. The agriculture and business community has shown tremendous support to assist in making this day a success,” said Jennifer K. Brown, KCEDC Executive Director.

Ag Career Days Sponsors:

Ag Power Day explores how global markets impact local dairies

Ag Power Day also includes a panel of industry experts including; Jim Smidel (Baylake Bank and Brothers Dairy), Mark Ludtke (Stewart-Peterson, Inc.) and Brian Gould (UW-Madison). The panel will discuss specificU.S.government policy and decision making and how it impacts the dairy industry. There will be an open forum for questions and industry dialogue.

The Ag Power Lunch is sponsored by Vita Plus and will be held at the Rendezvous of Luxemburg in Luxemburg on April 12, 2012. Cost of Ag Power Lunch is $15/pp and registration is requested by Monday April 9,2012.  To register please call 920-487-5233 or email brownjk@kcedc.org. Or you can mail your registration and check made out to KCEDC atPO Box 183 AlgomaWI.

“This is a critical time to focus on challenges that face our local educators and the partnerships that offer our young people opportunities to develop their talents, skills and abilities.” said Jennifer Brown, Executive Director of KCEDC.

Attendees will also learn about local economic development projects including; Growing Business & the Community, Kewaunee County Buy Local and Visit Kewaunee County. The Kewaunee County Buy Local Initiative will also recognize an individual and/or business that have shown outstanding dedication in fostering the principles and practices of Kewaunee County Buy Local Initiative in 2011.

KCEDC Annual Dinner & Buy Local Awards Celebration will be held Wednesday, March 21st at Rendezvous of Luxemburg in Luxemburg with networking at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm. Cost for the chicken and beef tips dinner is $20 per person. Those interested in attending should please RSVP to KCEDC by March 16th, 2012, at (920) 487-5233 or e-mail Brownjk@kcedc.org

One of the ways they’ve expanded while saving money is to bring on a Biology major intern through SilverLakeCollege. By working with colleges to provide placement for interns, Lakeshore Dairy Services can offer students the opportunity to get “hands on” experience working in the dairy industry, while minimizing the costs associated with employees. As a result of the growth, adds Amber, “We’ve outgrown our little eight-by-ten office in our home.” Lakeshore Dairy Services has plans to build a new office and shop this upcoming year.

The most important reason for their success is they stay close to their customers.  Amber explains, “We listen to our customers.  We sit in on management meetings, and are part of the team with our dairies. We think that it is our customer service that separates us from the other companies.”

Contributed by:John Ingrisano & Jennifer Brown

Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) encourages consumers to invest in the local economy this holiday season by thinking local first! Through the Buy Local Initiative, KCEDC focuses on celebrating and fostering community by providing consumers with local options for holiday gift giving. During the holidays, consumers are encouraged to support the local business community by keeping dollars in the local economy. Remember keeping dollars in the local community means an investment in local schools, government and non-profits.

You can learn more about the local business community by visiting Kewaunee County Buy Local Initiative  website and by participating in the Buy Local Holiday Shopping Spree Promotion!

Happy Holidays from Kewaunee County!

A nearly 12,000 SF foot historic property located in downtown Algoma, WI; this building is ideal for office and commercial use. The owner offers leasable units with options to share common areas and reception. Recently renovated, the property is handicapped accessible with a lift elevator and electronic doors. Current tenants include; Look-a-Like Solutions Hair Salon, Forest Massage Therapy, Lakeshore Home Services and Algoma USA Event Marketing.

Highlights:

• 23 units rage from $100 – $200/month
• Rent includes utilities and common areas.
• Additional per diem basis or monthly fee for shared reception, copier and fax machine.
• Updated heating, electrical and plumbing.
• Owner will attempt to accommodate larger space needs.

For more information contact 920.487.2120